It can be hard to assert your rights during a police investigation. Police officers will often push for as much access and information as they can get during an investigation, sometimes using manipulative tactics or language to take advantage of a possible suspect. They may even ask you for things [...]
If you were to ask a person on the street what crimes are the most serious, they will probably talk about violent criminal offenses. Most people tend to agree with that perspective. Crimes that cause injury to other people carry substantial penalties. However, there are plenty of nonviolent offenses that [...]
In general, the police want to catch as many criminals as they can and successfully build cases against the people they arrest. In their eagerness to uphold the law, they may sometimes inadvertently impact the lives of innocent people. For example, a police officer could hold you accountable for something [...]
When you don\’t spot any broken bones and can easily move all your limbs after a crash, you might assume you escaped major injury. That is a common attitude for those recovering from significant collisions, and it is also a dangerous belief to have. Not every severe injury is obvious [...]
Whether you’re facing state or federal charges, being accused of possessing drugs is serious. In Texas, controlled dangerous substances (CDS) such as ecstasy, PCP, LSD and cocaine are all tightly controlled. If you are caught with them or the compounds needed to manufacture them, you could face serious penalties. Depending [...]
If you are injured in an auto accident and have an insurance agent reach out to you with an offer, it’s in your best interests not to accept that offer right away. It is important that you understand the full extent of your injuries, the cost of the medical care [...]
You may not have realized it, but did you know that you could get a DWI from drug use? Driving while impaired or intoxicated charges can happen if you’re using drugs, drinking alcohol or ingesting any other kind of substance and get stopped by an officer for driving dangerously. The [...]
You have many civil rights that apply in different situations. You can find quite a few of the most important rights enshrined in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Many of these rights focus on when the state accuses you of wrongdoing or you interact with law enforcement. Other [...]
Imagine being home by yourself minding your own business. Maybe you’re waiting for a friend to arrive or watching a horror movie. Suddenly, the police barge into your home with their guns drawn. After the dust settles, you demand to know why they’re in your home without a warrant and [...]
Typically, police officers have to announce themselves before they enter your home. Most of them seem to have perfected the terrifying cop knock. This loud pounding is often the first warning people have that police are outside and want to speak with them. Officers will frequently try to negotiate their [...]
